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The Oklahoma City Bombing and its Connection to the Post-9/11 Era
This chapter examines the consequences of the Oklahoma City bombing and its significance in shaping the post-9/11 era. It explores the lack of significant changes or mobilization in response to the attack, emphasizing the racial dynamics at play. The chapter also discusses the culture shift that occurred as a result of the security state marketing the idea of an all-encompassing war on terror, and the bipartisan support for the surveillance state that emerged after 9/11.